Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 2 schools were closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Ida College | Newton, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Wheelock College | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Thomas Aquinas College - New England | Northfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $36,035 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher College | $35,013 | 74.23% | 26% | 11:1 | 1,421 |
| Merrimack College | $51,786 | 74.63% | 68% | 13:1 | 5,505 |
| Mount Ida College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Wheelock College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| Thomas Aquinas College - New England | $28,700 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $36,035 | - | 0.00% | 12.50:1 | 1,223 |